1957 BMW 600 vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 1970 Opel Record is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Record (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 475 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Record (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Record |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2670 mm |
