2009 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 40 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M3 | GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |