1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 Triumph TR7.
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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Rekord | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Rekord | TR7 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |