1967 Opel Rekord vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 33 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 87 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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, 2000 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Rekord | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
