1981 Opel Rekord vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Rekord weights approximately 278 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66.
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. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1981 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1981 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Opel Rekord | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Rekord | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |