1958 Opel Rekord vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1958 Opel Rekord.
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:
1958 Opel Rekord | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 944 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |