1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 7 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 (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 914 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 290 mm |