1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord 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 65 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1500.
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 | 1965 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Rekord | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |