2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 197 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | R 390 GT1 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |