1970 Opel Record vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Record | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
