1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1972 Mazda 818 and 1972 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Rekord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818.
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 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda 818 | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | 818 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |