1988 BMW 535 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 21 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 552 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, 1988 BMW 535 (305 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 535 | Record |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
