1953 Opel Rekord vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Opel Rekord (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Opel Rekord weights approximately 96 kg more than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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.
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1953 Opel Rekord | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Rekord | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |