1975 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 55 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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |