1994 Lexus GS vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Lexus GS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lexus GS weights approximately 635 kg more than 1969 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, 1994 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1994 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lexus GS | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lexus | Opel |
Model | GS | Rekord |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |