1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 39 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 640 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, 2002 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
