1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 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, both vehicles can yield 186 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Aurelia | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1250 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 |