1967 Opel Rekord vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1967 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 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 318 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
