1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI

To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 12 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 500 kg more than 1995 Westfield ZEI.

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, 1995 Westfield ZEI (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.

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