1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Opel Rekord is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1985 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 90 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
