2000 Opel Speedster vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 16 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 107 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Speedster | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Speedster | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
