1960 BMW 700 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 455 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 700 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2680 mm |
