1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Toyota Cressida is newer by 16 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Cressida (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 184 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, 1987 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Rekord | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
