1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1972 Skoda 1202 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord.
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 (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1972 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Rekord | 1202 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |