1982 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 12 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 628 | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 628 | GT |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |