2009 BMW 325 vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 52 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 646 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 325 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |