1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Rekord would be higher. 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 32 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 230 kg more than 1990 Skoda L. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Rekord | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Rekord | L |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
