1968 Datsun 1800 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1968 Datsun 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Datsun 1800 (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Datsun 1800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 112 kg more than 1968 Datsun 1800.
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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Datsun 1800. (156 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Datsun 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Datsun 1800 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Datsun | Opel |
| Model | 1800 | Record |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1816 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
