1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Stellar | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |