1968 Opel Rekord vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 317 kg more than 1965 Renault 10. 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 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Rekord | 1965 Renault 10 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Rekord | 10 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |