1953 Opel Rekord vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1953 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 254 kg more than 1953 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. 1977 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1953 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1953 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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