1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley Kestrel would be higher. 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 43 more horse power than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 200 kg more than 1966 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Rekord (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Rekord | Kestrel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 25 L |