1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |