1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 12 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Rekord | 240 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |