1988 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1966 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 520 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |