2003 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Opel GT
To start off, 2007 Opel GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel GT (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel GT. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2007 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 530 | GT |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |