2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1971 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 1400 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |