1957 Opel Record vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 18 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 930 weights approximately 245 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Record | 930 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
