1965 Opel Rekord vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 35 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 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 835 kg more than 1965 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Rekord | Korando |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
