1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Rekord (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 70 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
