1986 Opel Rekord vs. 2001 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, 2001 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 15 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, 1986 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 271 kg more than 2001 Seat Inca Kombi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 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 1986 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Inca Kombi, 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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Inca Kombi. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Inca Kombi has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Inca Kombi 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.

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