1967 Opel Rekord vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 44 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 364 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Rekord | Accord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
