1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 11 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 45 kg more than 1974 Porsche 914.
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, 1974 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 914 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |