2007 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Opel Filo
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Filo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Filo would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2001 Opel Filo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Filo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Filo. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Filo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2001 Opel Filo | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M3 | Filo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
