1996 BMW 530 vs. 1985 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1985 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 530 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
