1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 360 kg more than 1983 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Rekord | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
