1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 290 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Rekord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |