1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1983 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Rekord | 504 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
