1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 24 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 701 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 5.8 | GT |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |