1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-01 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |