1969 Buick GS vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, both 1969 Buick GS and 1969 Opel GT were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Buick GS | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | GS | GT |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |