1970 Opel Record vs. 2008 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Toyota Celica is newer by 38 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Celica weights approximately 190 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, 2008 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Record | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
