1956 Opel Rekord vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Opel Rekord.
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:
1956 Opel Rekord | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Rekord | P5 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |