1994 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 37 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M3 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1957 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, 1994 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M3 | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M3 | Record |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
