1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 14 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 505 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 245 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, 1983 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Rekord | 505 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
