1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 34 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 554 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
