1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1970 Seat 1430 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Rekord | 1430 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |