1988 Nissan Cedric vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 2 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Cedric (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 355 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, 1988 Nissan Cedric (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Cedric | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Cedric | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
