1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1965 Opel Rekord.
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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 200 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |