1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 850 and 1959 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 850 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |