1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 435 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 30 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
