1971 GAZ 24 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1971 GAZ 24 and 1971 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 GAZ 24 (62 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 GAZ 24 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 GAZ 24 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 GAZ 24 (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 GAZ 24 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 GAZ 24 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | 24 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
