1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 300 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Opel Rekord | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |