1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1985 Porsche 962
To start off, 1985 Porsche 962 is newer by 26 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 3,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 962 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 962 weights approximately 55 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 | 1985 Porsche 962 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 962 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 3292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 593 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |