1967 Opel Record vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 33 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, 2000 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 31 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Opel Record is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Record. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Record | Neon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
