2009 BMW 335 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 36 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 Opel Admiral. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 335 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |