1970 Opel Record vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 41 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 333 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Record | Golf |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2578 mm |
