2000 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 525 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Opel Admiral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 525 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
