1963 BMW 502 vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1968 Opel Rekord. 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, 1963 BMW 502 (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 502 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
