1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Opel Rekord | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |