1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1958 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Seville (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Cadillac Seville | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Seville | Rekord |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4220 mm |