1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 370 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1966 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |