1984 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 28 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 215 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.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Rekord | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2416 mm |
