1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1971 Opel GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel GT (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600.
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, 1971 Opel GT (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1600 | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 1600 | GT |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |