1966 Opel Rekord vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1966 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 2006 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 630 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
