1971 Monteverdi Sierra vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Monteverdi Sierra would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (160 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 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 Monteverdi Sierra (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra has automatic transmission and 1984 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1984 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Monteverdi Sierra | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Monteverdi | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |