1969 Opel GT vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 1989 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel GT | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | GT | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1100 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |