1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1971 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph GT6 (107 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 335 kg more than 1971 Triumph GT6.
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 Triumph GT6 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 1971 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
