2009 BMW 125 vs. 1972 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1972 Opel Kadett. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1972 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 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1972 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 125 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1326 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |
