1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1982 Zastava 132
To start off, 1982 Zastava 132 is newer by 13 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, 1982 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Zastava 132 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1982 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Opel | Zastava |
| Model | Rekord | 132 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |
