2007 BMW 320 vs. 1957 Opel Rekord

To start off, 2007 BMW 320 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 445 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.

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2007 BMW 320 1957 Opel Rekord
Make BMW Opel
Model 320 Rekord
Year Released 2007 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1680 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 220 km/hour 140 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 40 L