1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 944 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2390 mm |