1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 55 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |