1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 5 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Rekord | 1600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |