1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 467 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Rekord | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Supra |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |