1958 Opel Rekord vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1989 Toyota MR2 is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 280 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 | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | MR2 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |