1971 Opel GT vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1971 Opel GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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, 1969 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel GT | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
