1988 Nissan Vanette vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 460 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, 1988 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Nissan Vanette | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Vanette | Rekord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2650 mm |