1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 929 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord.
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, 1981 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda 929 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | 929 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |