1994 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1971 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, 1994 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 520 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 520 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
