1957 Opel Rekord vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1957 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. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1957 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1957 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Opel Rekord | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Rekord | 330 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |