1980 Opel Rekord vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1980 Opel Rekord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Rekord weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Rekord | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Rekord | Victor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |