2007 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 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, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 525 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
