2007 BMW 118 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 118 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |