1962 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DBR2 is newer by 3 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1962 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DBR2 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |