1984 Nissan Santana vs. 1974 Opel Rekord

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 25 kg more than 1974 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 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 1974 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.

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