1970 Opel Record vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 305 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 RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Record | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
