1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
