2007 BMW 550 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 563 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1967 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 550 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2239 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |