1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1971 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Charmant | Rekord |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |