1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 220 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Camaro | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |