1988 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 730 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 730 | Record |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 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 | 260 Nm | 152 Nm |
| 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 Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
