1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 32 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 540 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Serena | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
