2002 BMW 760 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 760 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
