1962 BMW 700 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 815 kg more than 1962 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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 700 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 700 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |