1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 21 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
