1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1943 Simca 8
To start off, 1959 Opel Rekord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Opel Rekord weights approximately 5 kg more than 1943 Simca 8.
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 Opel Rekord | 1943 Simca 8 | |
Make | Opel | Simca |
Model | Rekord | 8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 33 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |