1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 120 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |