1967 Opel Record vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 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 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 932 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 740 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 740 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Record | 740 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3211 mm |
