1979 Opel Rekord vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 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:
| 1979 Opel Rekord | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | 944 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
