1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 692 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Biscayne | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |
