1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1970 Opel Rekord and 1970 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Rekord | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 914 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 290 mm |