1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 47 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord.
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, 2010 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Opel | Infiniti |
| Model | Rekord | M |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2901 mm |
