1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Rekord weights approximately 5 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |