1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 33 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 155 kg more than 1984 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:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 70 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.9 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
