1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912.
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 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Rekord | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | 912 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2220 mm |
