1974 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Rekord weights approximately 125 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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 Porsche 914 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Opel Rekord | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 914 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |