1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1965 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1965 ZAZ 966 is newer by 2 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1965 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 230 kg more than 1965 ZAZ 966. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 1965 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Opel | ZAZ |
| Model | Rekord | 966 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2170 mm |
