1987 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 770 kg more than 1985 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 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Rekord. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1985 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1985 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 1985 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Estate | Rekord |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |