1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 504 is newer by 20 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 504 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 290 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, 1983 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (122 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 504 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |