1973 Austin Marina vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 10 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Austin Marina.
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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Marina | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Marina | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
