1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1967 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Peugeot 404 (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1967 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Rekord | 1967 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |