1971 Opel Rekord vs. 2009 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Toyota Aygo is newer by 38 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Toyota Aygo.
Because 1971 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Rekord | 2009 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |
