1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1994 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1994 Venturi Coupe is newer by 23 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 165 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, 1994 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 1994 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Opel | Venturi |
Model | Rekord | Coupe |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |