1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1970 Triumph Spitfire 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, 1970 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
