1964 Opel Rekord vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 42 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Rekord | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Rekord | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3080 mm |
