1994 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 25 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 730 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | GT |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 53 L |