1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 57 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 55 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |