1968 Holden Brougham vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Holden Brougham is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord.
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 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Brougham | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Brougham | Rekord |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |