1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1971 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1971 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 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 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Skoda Octavia. 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 (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Rekord | 1971 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Rekord | Octavia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |