2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 245 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Rekord |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |