1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 27 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 721 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 1969 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Rekord | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |
