2008 BMW 540 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 540 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1698 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
