2006 BMW 530 vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 515 kg more than 1986 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 530 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1795 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |