1969 Opel GT vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 44 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel GT | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Opel | Scion |
| Model | GT | tC |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
