1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 42 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 380 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.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
