1970 Opel Record vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Record | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2451 mm |
