1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 10 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
