1968 Opel Rekord vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 681 kg more than 1968 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Rekord | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Venza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
