1957 Opel Record vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 54 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 750 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.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Opel Record. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Record | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
