2004 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Rekord would be higher. Both 2004 BMW 316 and 1984 Opel Rekord are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 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, 2004 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 316 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |