1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 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), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 624 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 1990 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, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| 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 | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
