1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 545 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Opel Rekord (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 35 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
