1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 25 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 110 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.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Shuttle | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
