1971 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 5 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
