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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
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 | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 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 |
