1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 1 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 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 879 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Impala | Rekord |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |