1970 Opel GT vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1970 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel GT | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | GT | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
