2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 41 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 864 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | SRX | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
