1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Rekord | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1867 mm |
