1967 Opel Record vs. 1987 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record.

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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Opel Record 1987 Toyota Crown
Make Opel Toyota
Model Record Crown
Year Released 1967 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2511 cc 2954 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 255 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2730 mm


 

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