1958 BMW 600 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1970 Opel GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,100 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600.
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, 1970 Opel GT (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 600 | GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2440 mm |
