1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 35 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 626 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, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Chairman | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Daewoo | Opel |
Model | Chairman | Rekord |
Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |