1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 31 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 540 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, 1994 Opel Omega (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Rekord | Omega |
Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |