1974 Opel Rekord vs. 1998 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1998 TVR Cerbera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 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, 1998 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Opel Rekord | 1998 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Rekord | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
