2006 BMW 130 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 32 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral.
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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Admiral. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
