1957 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Rover P5B
To start off, 1972 Rover P5B is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 630 kg more than 1957 Opel Rekord.
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. 1972 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1957 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1957 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Opel Rekord | 1972 Rover P5B | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Rekord | P5B |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |