1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 305 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Rekord | 504 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
