1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 6 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Rekord | Silvia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |