1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR S2 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 TVR S2.
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, 1988 TVR S2 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 TVR S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Rekord | S2 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
