1964 Opel Rekord vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1738 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Rekord | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Rekord | Defender |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
