1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 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 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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, both vehicles can yield 118 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Celica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |