1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1302 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 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. 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 (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1970 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Rekord | 1302 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |