1969 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 43 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 415 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Rekord | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
