Renault 20 (1975 – 1984) vs Opel Rekord Caravan (1977 – 1982): specs compared
The Renault 20 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.6 s against 13.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. At 4,620 mm, the Opel Rekord Caravan is 99 mm longer than the Renault 20. The Renault 20 dates from 1975 – 1984, the Opel Rekord Caravan from 1977 – 1982.
| Specification |
Renault
20
1975 – 1984
|
Opel
Rekord Caravan
1977 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1984 | 1977 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 116 hp | 65 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 124 – 180 Nm | 127 – 162 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 20.6 s | 13.0 – 25.0 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 179 km/h | 137 – 176 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 10.0 L/100 km | 8.2 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,175 – 1,250 kg | 1,170 – 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.