1992 Holden Statesman vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 Holden Statesman is newer by 8 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Statesman weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 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, 1992 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord. 1992 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1984 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1984 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Statesman | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Statesman | Rekord |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |