1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 291 kg more than 1972 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Commodore | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 269 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |