1978 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 32 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1499 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord.
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. 2010 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2027 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3099 mm |