1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 210 kg more than 1968 Simca 1200S.
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 Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Rekord | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Opel | Simca |
Model | Rekord | 1200S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2240 mm |