1952 Austin A vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Opel Rekord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 910 kg more than 1972 Opel Rekord. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A | Rekord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |