1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen Sedan would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (100 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Opel Rekord (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (97 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1967 Volkswagen Sedan | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Rekord | Sedan |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |