1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 269 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Camaro | Rekord |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |