1973 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 3 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 525 | GT |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |