1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 505 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Rekord | 10 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |