1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 25 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 70 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
