1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Toyota Celica (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Rekord | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Celica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |