1985 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1985 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1985 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 225 kg more than 1985 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Opel Rekord | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Rekord | Valiant |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |