1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 152 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Rekord | Ventora |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |