1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 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 13 more horse power than 1970 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Opel Kadett. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Rekord | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Rekord | Kadett |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |