1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 48 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1020 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Opel | Alpina |
| Model | Rekord | B7 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3140 mm |
