1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1965 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1965 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB4 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |