1975 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 BMW 316.
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, 1975 BMW 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 316 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |