1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 72 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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, 1983 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 1800 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |