1972 Opel Rekord vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 725 kg more than 1972 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Opel Rekord | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
