1978 BMW 725 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral.
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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 725 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 725 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |