1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 305 kg more than 1965 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Crown |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
