1954 BMW 502 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 502 | Record |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
