2003 Nissan 350Z vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 40 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 520 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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan 350Z | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | 350Z | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
