1964 Opel Rekord vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 495 kg more than 1964 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Rekord | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2604 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3090 mm |
