1990 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 21 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 515 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 730 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |