1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 8 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 295 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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, 1977 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1977 Opel Monza 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. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Rekord | Monza |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
