1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 29 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 380 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today 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, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Rekord | Today |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
