1985 Opel Rekord vs. 1984 Audi Coupe
To start off, 1985 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi Coupe would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi Coupe (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Rekord weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Because 1985 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 1985 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe, 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, 1984 Audi Coupe (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Rekord. 1984 Audi Coupe has automatic transmission and 1985 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1985 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Audi Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Opel Rekord | 1984 Audi Coupe | |
Make | Opel | Audi |
Model | Rekord | Coupe |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2226 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |