2008 BMW 135 vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 51 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 665 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 135 | Record |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
