2008 BMW 116 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 2008 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |