1967 Opel Rekord vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Toyota Sienna is newer by 36 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 615 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Opel Rekord 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 Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2003 Toyota Sienna (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
