1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1979 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1979 Lancia Gamma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Gamma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 1979 Lancia Gamma has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1979 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Opel | Lancia |
Model | Rekord | Gamma |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |