1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 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), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (122 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Caprice | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| 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 |
