1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 69 kg more than 1972 Opel Rekord. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvair | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
