1978 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1978 BMW 730 is newer by 11 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 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, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 730 | 1967 Opel Record | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | Record |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2511 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |