1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 655 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Caprice | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
