1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 210 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 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
