1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 2 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Rekord | 10 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 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 | 1090 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |