2006 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (122 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 530 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1680 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |