1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 920 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac 6239D will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | 6239D | Rekord |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |