1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 61 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Carina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |