1969 Opel Rekord vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 35 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 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 546 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 355 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
