1983 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 29 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 300 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Rekord | Forester |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2616 mm |
