1963 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Princess | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |
