1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 99 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |