1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1989 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Rekord weights approximately 335 kg more than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1989 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Rekord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |