1972 Opel Rekord vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 185 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Rekord | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |