1970 Holden Torana vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Torana | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
