1959 Opel Rekord vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 487 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Opel Rekord | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |