1995 BMW 528 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1966 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 528 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
