1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1985 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 14 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 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1985 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 585 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Breyton | 1985 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Breyton | Rekord |
Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 746 Nm | 143 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |