1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1959 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:
1959 Opel Rekord | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Rekord | TR7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |