1965 Nissan Cedric vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 45 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1965 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan Cedric | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Cedric | Rekord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |