2007 BMW 760 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1978 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 2007 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 760 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 760 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |
