1986 Opel Rekord vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 146 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota 2000GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Opel Rekord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Rekord | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |