1965 Opel Rekord vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 42 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, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 80 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
