1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 15 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 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 610 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Opel | Avanti |
Model | Rekord | Avanti |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |