1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1991 Renault Clio

To start off, 1991 Renault Clio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1991 Renault Clio. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 210 kg more than 1991 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Clio. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Clio.

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