1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 83 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Italdesign | Opel |
| Model | Nazca | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
