2008 BMW 120 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 120 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |