Renault 20 (1975 – 1984) vs Opel Rekord Sedan (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 12.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. The Opel Rekord Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,175 kg. At 4,590 mm, the Opel Rekord Sedan is 69 mm longer than the Renault 20. The Renault 20 dates from 1975 – 1984, the Opel Rekord Sedan from 1977 – 1982.
| Specification |
Renault
20
1975 – 1984
|
Opel
Rekord Sedan
1977 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1984 | 1977 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| 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 | 12.0 – 22.0 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 179 km/h | 140 – 179 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 10.0 L/100 km | 8.2 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,175 – 1,250 kg | 1,120 – 1,255 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.