1970 Holden Torana vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 89 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 (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Torana | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
