1970 Opel GT vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel GT | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | GT | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1900 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |