1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 119 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |