1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 750 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Caprice | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |