1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 841 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |