1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 30 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 215 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Rekord | 200 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
