1998 Acura NSX vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
