1951 BMW 340 vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 225 kg more than 1951 BMW 340. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 340 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |