1978 Opel Rekord vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 29 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 251 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |