1965 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 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 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 310 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 1060 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.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 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 650 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 650 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
