1976 Nissan Silvia vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Nissan Silvia 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Silvia | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Silvia | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
