1970 Opel GT vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel GT | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | GT | 928 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1100 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 86 L |