2008 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1973 Opel Admiral.
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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 525 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2784 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |