1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 246 kg more than 1978 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |