1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Challenger 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 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (351 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Challenger | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Challenger | Rekord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |