2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Mazda Premacy is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Premacy (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 230 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.
Because 1967 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mazda Premacy (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Premacy | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Premacy | Rekord |
Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |