1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 650 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2855 mm |
