1991 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1991 BMW 316 is newer by 21 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 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1970 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 316 | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 316 | GT |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 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 | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |