2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Vamos | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Vamos | Rekord |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 120 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |