1982 BMW 628 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 628 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 628 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |