1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 7 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 43 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 81 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Rekord (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Rekord | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
