2004 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 37 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 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 502 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, 2004 BMW 320 (334 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | Record |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
