1968 Opel Rekord vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 5 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Rekord | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Rekord | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |