1968 Opel Rekord vs. 1969 Simca 1301
To start off, 1969 Simca 1301 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1301 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 97 kg more than 1969 Simca 1301.
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, 1969 Simca 1301 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Rekord | 1969 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Opel | Simca |
Model | Rekord | 1301 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |