1964 Opel Rekord vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 23 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 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Rekord (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 115 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Rekord | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rekord | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2604 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
