1970 Opel Record vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Record is newer by 7 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Record (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 55 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Record | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
