1968 Opel GT vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 250 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 61 L |
