1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |