1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 3 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 269 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 2800 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |