1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 55 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |