1986 Opel Rekord vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 9 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 94 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | 968 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
