1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1989 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 504 is newer by 30 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 245 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 | 1989 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 504 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |