1983 Opel Rekord vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1983 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, 2011 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord. 2011 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1983 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1983 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Rekord | 335 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2761 mm |
