1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 27 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 527 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Supra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
