1981 Opel Rekord vs. 1985 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Opel Rekord | 1985 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 504 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |