1957 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1978 Toyota Tercel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Rekord weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Because 1957 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Tercel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1978 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1957 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1957 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Opel Rekord | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Tercel |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |