2009 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1966 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1966 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 525 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |