1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1980 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 625 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1980 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Dinan | Rekord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |