1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1970 Skoda 1202 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 135 kg more 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Rekord | 1202 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |