1965 Opel Rekord vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1965 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, 2006 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 320 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
