1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 155 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Rekord | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2258 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |