1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 14 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 410 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Kingswood | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
