1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 2002 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
