2002 Opel Omega vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 24 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 370 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, 2002 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Opel Omega | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Omega | Rekord |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |