1969 Opel GT vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 1990 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel GT | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | GT | 850 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1100 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |
