1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 24 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 681 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 5.8 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
