1970 Opel GT vs. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 30 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 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 483 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT 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, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel GT | 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | GT | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1100 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 549 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
