2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 266 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Hardbody | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Hardbody | Rekord |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1092 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |