1970 Opel Rekord vs. 1964 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1964 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 106 kg more than 1964 Zastava 1500. 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, 1970 Opel Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Rekord | 1964 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Opel | Zastava |
Model | Rekord | 1500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |