1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 14 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 850 weights approximately 35 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.
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, 1992 Volvo 850 (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Rekord | 850 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |