1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 21 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1990 Porsche 928 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. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 928 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |