1969 Opel Rekord vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 233 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord.
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 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Stallion |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
