1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Volvo 343. 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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Opel Rekord | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Rekord | 343 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |