1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 60 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |