1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Opel Rekord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1981 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 90 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |