1967 Opel Record vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 37 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 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 167 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Opel Record is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Record. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Record | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
