1970 Opel Record vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 505 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Record | 928 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
