1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1973 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1973 Triumph 2000 is newer by 10 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), 1973 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 2000 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 278 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Triumph 2000 (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 1973 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
