1994 BMW 854 vs. 1970 Opel Kadett

To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1970 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Kadett. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 BMW 854 1970 Opel Kadett
Make BMW Opel
Model 854 Kadett
Year Released 1994 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5378 cc 1078 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 323 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 76 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 755 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2420 mm


 

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