1976 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 13 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 194 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, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (122 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan 260 ZX | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 260 ZX | Rekord |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |