2008 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Opel GT
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 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
