2005 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 36 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |