1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 2 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (101 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | 1609 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
