2008 BMW 116 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 30 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 BMW 116.
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, 2008 BMW 116 (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |