1972 Opel Rekord vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota MR2 (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Rekord | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | MR2 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2330 mm |