2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 40 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord.
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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Titan | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
