1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1975 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1975 Triumph Stag is newer by 16 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph Stag weights approximately 286 kg more than 1959 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:
1959 Opel Rekord | 1975 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Rekord | Stag |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1211 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |