1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Opel Rekord | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Opel | Smart |
Model | Rekord | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1820 mm |