1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 21 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504.
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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Rekord | 504 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
