1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 46 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
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 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Skyline | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Skyline | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1483 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
