1971 Holden Torana vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1971 Holden Torana 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (94 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Torana | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
