1972 BMW 520 vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2001 Opel Speedster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Opel Speedster. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 497 kg more than 2001 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Opel Speedster (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 2001 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 520 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
