1967 Opel Record vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 307 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Record | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
