1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 30 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Rekord | Victor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |