1970 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 40 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 616 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.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Rekord | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Venza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
