1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Avanti Avanti | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Avanti | Opel |
Model | Avanti | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |