1992 BMW 740 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 740 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |