1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1995 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1995 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 26 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 135 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.
Because 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1995 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Rekord | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
