1959 Opel Rekord vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 45 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | MR2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |