1984 BMW M6 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 15 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M6 | GT |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |