1965 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 47 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 530 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, 2012 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 120 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
