1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 and 1971 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 3 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |