1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 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 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 58 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 969 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Viper | Rekord |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8001 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 1112 Nm | 143 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1115 kg |