1970 Opel GT 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 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord.
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 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel GT | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | GT | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
