1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1094 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.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
