2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1984 Opel Rekord

To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 21 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.

Because 1984 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.

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