2009 BMW 740 vs. 1983 Opel Rekord

To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1983 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, 2009 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord. 2009 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1983 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1983 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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