1967 Opel Record vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 43 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, 2010 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 387 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, 2010 Kia Sportage, 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Record | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2629 mm |
