1970 Opel Record vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Record | X3 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
