1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Rekord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |