2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 780 kg more than 1964 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
