1992 BMW 540 vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1959 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 540 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
