1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord.
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 Coupe (251 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Coupe | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 120 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |