1989 Morgan 4 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 290 kg more than 1989 Morgan 4.
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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Morgan 4 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |