1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE

To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 50 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1537 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Opel Rekord 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
Make Opel Cadillac
Model Rekord ESCALADE
Year Released 1963 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1487 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 397 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 108 Nm 565 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 103 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 2507 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 2007 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1928 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2947 mm


 

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