1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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 GT (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1968 Opel GT | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Consorte | GT |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |