1977 BMW 528 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 8 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 326 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 528 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 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 |