1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 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 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1984 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rekord | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
