1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Rekord (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 345 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cedric | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Cedric | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
