1982 Opel Rekord vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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:
| 1982 Opel Rekord | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Carina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
