1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1968 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Triumph Herald is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Triumph Herald. 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 Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 1968 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | Herald |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |
