1969 Opel Rekord vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 34 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 694 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Opel | TVR |
Model | Rekord | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 7729 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |