1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 10 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 38 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Opel | Chrysler |
Model | Rekord | 1609 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |