1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1969 Skoda 110 L 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Skoda 110 L (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 140 kg more than 1969 Skoda 110 L.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Rekord | 110 L |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |