1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1959 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Opel Rekord weights approximately 35 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault.
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:
1955 Abarth Renault | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | Renault | Rekord |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |