1972 Opel Rekord vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1972 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Rekord | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 928 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |