1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 85 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |