1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 25 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 250 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Venture |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
