1971 Opel Rekord vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 40 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 980 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Rekord | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |