1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1966 Triumph GT6 is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph GT6 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
