1971 Opel Rekord vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 30 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP) has 186 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord.
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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Tundra |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2068 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 245 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3270 mm |