1981 BMW 725 vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 725 | Record |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |
