1971 Opel Rekord vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 42 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 626 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Rekord | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Opel | Infiniti |
| Model | Rekord | IPL |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
