1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1981 Renault 18
To start off, 1981 Renault 18 is newer by 3 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 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 119 kg more than 1981 Renault 18. 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, 1981 Renault 18, 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1981 Renault 18 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Rekord | 18 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |