2000 Nissan Laurel vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 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, 2000 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Laurel | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Laurel | Rekord |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |