1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
