1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 293 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 1013 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Rekord |
Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 1139 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1295 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |