1963 Cadillac 62 vs. 1953 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Cadillac 62 is newer by 10 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1119 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac 62 | 1953 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | 62 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2490 mm |