1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Silvia | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Silvia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |