1952 Cadillac 62 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1969 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:
| 1952 Cadillac 62 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | 62 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5425 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
