1973 Opel Rekord vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1973 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Rekord | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Rekord | P5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |