2007 BMW 120 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 120 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1350 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 |