1957 Opel Rekord vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 32 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 627 kg more than 1957 Opel Rekord.
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. 1989 Toyota Cressida 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. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Opel Rekord | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Cressida |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |