2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
