1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 11 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Rekord | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Rekord | Spider |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |
