1954 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Opel Rekord weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Opel Rekord | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2380 mm |
