1970 Opel Record vs. 1988 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1988 Zastava Yugo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Zastava Yugo (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Zastava Yugo should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 219 kg more than 1988 Zastava Yugo.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Record (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Zastava Yugo. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 1988 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Opel | Zastava |
| Model | Record | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2160 mm |
