1997 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Opel Admiral. (143 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 175 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.
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, 1997 BMW M3 (236 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW M3 | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M3 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
