1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |