1966 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 46 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 700 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 640 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
