1968 Opel Rekord vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 1979 Volvo 343 is newer by 11 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Volvo 343.
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, 1979 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Rekord | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Rekord | 343 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |