1981 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Opel GT
To start off, 2008 Opel GT is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel GT (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel GT. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 2008 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 745 | GT |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |