1957 Opel Record vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1957 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, 2010 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Record | 328 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
