1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 455 kg more than 1967 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
