1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 930 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Riviera | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
