1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 35 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Rekord | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Rekord | Victor |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2258 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |