1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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, 1965 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
