1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1969 Daihatsu Consorte and 1969 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 415 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Consorte | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2680 mm |
