1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Rekord (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
