1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 394 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Opel Rekord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-7 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |