1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1961 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Opel Rekord | 1961 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Rekord | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |