1964 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1970 Volvo 145 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord. 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Opel Rekord | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Rekord | 145 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2604 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |