1970 Opel Record vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 875 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Record | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
