1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, both 1984 Opel Rekord and 1984 Renault R5 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 55 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 395 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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 Opel Rekord (143 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Rekord | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Rekord | R5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
