1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 325 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Avanti | Opel |
Model | Avanti | Rekord |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |