2007 BMW 130 vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 130 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |