1964 Opel Rekord vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 44 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 48 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Because 1964 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 1964 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Rekord | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
