1994 Cadillac Seville vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Cadillac Seville is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 715 kg more than 1965 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1994 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Cadillac Seville | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
