1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1981 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Opel Rekord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 297 kg more than 1981 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:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 1981 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Daimler | Opel |
| Model | Conquest | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
