1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 2000 | GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
