1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1993 Xedos 6

To start off, 1993 Xedos 6 is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Xedos 6 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Xedos 6 (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.

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