1970 Opel Record vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 43 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 583 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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Record | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
