1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 286 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1971 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Rekord | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | 928 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
