1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Rekord | Record |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
