1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 10 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 195 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 | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Opel | Venturi |
Model | Rekord | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 199 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |