1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 and 1963 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1963 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 Mercedes-Benz 230 (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 230 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |