1958 Opel Rekord vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Rover P4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 512 kg more than 1958 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 Opel Rekord | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Rekord | P4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |