1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1610 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 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |