2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 39 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 176 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Silverado | Rekord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |