1973 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 4 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 290 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 525 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |