1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2005 Toyota Tazz

To start off, 2005 Toyota Tazz 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tazz (180 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tazz should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tazz.

Because 1963 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tazz.

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