1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 6 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 8 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Opel Rekord (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Rekord | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
