1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 6 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 353 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Rekord | 906 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
