1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Opel Rekord | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Hilux |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |