1970 Cadillac Calais vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1970 Cadillac Calais and 1970 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Calais | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Calais | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2640 mm |
