2006 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 31 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, 2006 BMW 330 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 330 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
