1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum is newer by 4 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 87 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. 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 (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1973 Vauxhall Magnum | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Rekord | Magnum |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |