1996 BMW 528 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 29 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 617 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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 528 | Record |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
