1998 BMW 330 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1965 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 330 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |