1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 190 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 Holden Commodore (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Commodore | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |