2008 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 1969 Opel Admiral (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |