1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 is newer by 12 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
