1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Opel Rekord | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 912 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1140 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 |