1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1978 Opel Rekord and 1978 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 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:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
