1967 Opel Record vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Record | 535 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2511 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3071 mm |
