1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 310 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Rekord | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |