1964 Opel Rekord vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 20 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 280 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Opel Rekord | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Rekord | 740 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2604 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |