1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 is newer by 4 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1303 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (43 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 150 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1303.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1967 Volkswagen 1303 | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Rekord | 1303 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |