1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 491 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Turbo | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
