1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Crown (102 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 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, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |