1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona.
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, 1983 Opel Rekord (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
