1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mitsubishi Starion | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Starion | Rekord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1130 kg |