1981 BMW 628 vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 628 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 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, 1981 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 628 | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 628 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |