1995 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M5 | Record |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
