1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 30 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 105 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Carina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
