1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 44 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 923 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Rekord | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
