1992 BMW 332 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 75 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 332 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 332 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3152 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |