1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 785 kg more than 1972 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Caprice | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
