1975 Opel Rekord vs. 1980 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1980 Toyota Starlet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Rekord 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:
1975 Opel Rekord | 1980 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Starlet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |