1967 Opel Record vs. 1988 TVR Type S
To start off, 1988 TVR Type S is newer by 21 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Type S should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 178 kg more than 1988 TVR Type S.
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 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Type S. (220 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 1988 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Record | Type S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2300 mm |
