1974 BMW 3 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1974 BMW 3 is newer by 7 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 355 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 3 | Record |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
