1967 Opel Record vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1968 Porsche 906 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,511 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Record | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Record | 906 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2511 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |