1960 BMW 700 vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 490 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1986 Opel Omega (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 700 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |
