1951 BMW 340 vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1977 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 340 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |