1979 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
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 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan 260 ZX | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 260 ZX | Rekord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |