1979 BMW 728 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 728 | GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |