1986 Opel Rekord vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (116 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 46 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740.
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, 1989 Volvo 740 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 740 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:
1986 Opel Rekord | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Rekord | 740 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |