1964 Opel Rekord vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Because 1964 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (96 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Opel Rekord | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Rekord | Belmont |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |