1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1977 Seat 133
To start off, 1977 Seat 133 is newer by 14 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 274 kg more than 1977 Seat 133. 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1977 Seat 133 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Rekord | 133 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2030 mm |