1974 Opel Rekord vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 310 kg more than 1974 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Opel Rekord | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |