1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 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:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
