2009 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1978 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 120 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 43 L |
