1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 175 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Rekord | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | 914 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
