1992 BMW 850 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1963 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 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 850 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |