1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Opel Rekord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Rekord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |