1957 Opel Record vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1959 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 44 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Record | Victor |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
