1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, both 1984 Opel Rekord and 1984 Renault 11 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Rekord | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Rekord | 11 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2490 mm |
