1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 492 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Supra |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |