2001 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,925 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord. 2001 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |