1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 and 1986 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 500 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |