1973 Nissan Skyline vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 56 kg more than 1970 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Skyline | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Skyline | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
