1969 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1969 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, 2010 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
