1977 BMW 520 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 BMW 520 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 520 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |