1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 250 kg more than 1973 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Monaro | Rekord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |