1980 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 135 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord.
Because 1971 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 1971 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord, 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
