1985 BMW M5 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 16 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), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 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, 1985 BMW M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M5 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M5 | GT |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |