2005 BMW 748 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 36 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 820 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 748 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
