1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1967 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Visa | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |