1978 Opel Rekord vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1978 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 1978 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina, 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 2002 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Caldina |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |