2007 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Opel GT
To start off, both 2007 BMW M3 and 2007 Opel GT were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Opel GT. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Opel GT. 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, 2007 BMW M3 (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel GT. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M3 | 2007 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M3 | GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |