1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Violet | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Violet | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
