1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 45 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Rekord | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |