1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1963 Porsche 718
To start off, both 1963 Opel Rekord and 1963 Porsche 718 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 718 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 380 kg more than 1963 Porsche 718.
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 Opel Rekord | 1963 Porsche 718 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 718 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |