1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2002 Suzuki F1
To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 is newer by 39 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 1,995 cc, 2002 Suzuki F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Suzuki F1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki F1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki F1 weights approximately 500 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2002 Suzuki F1 | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Rekord | F1 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2210 mm |
