1967 Opel Record vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 28 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 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 258 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Record | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
