1988 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 19 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 520 | GT |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |