1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1972 Opel Admiral is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 479 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600. 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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
