1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 11 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 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 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 53 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Viper | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
