1970 Opel GT vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 2011 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel GT | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Opel | Lexus |
| Model | GT | IS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
