1970 Opel Record vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Record | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
