1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 7 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 145 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
