1994 Honda Today vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 31 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 260 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today 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, 1994 Honda Today 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
