1981 Nissan Silvia vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 82 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Silvia | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Silvia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |