1978 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1978 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 2012 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Rekord | 730 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |