1953 Opel Rekord vs. 1967 Renault 8
To start off, 1967 Renault 8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Opel Rekord weights approximately 51 kg more than 1967 Renault 8.
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 Opel Rekord | 1967 Renault 8 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Rekord | 8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |