1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1948 Riley RM A
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Riley RM A weights approximately 265 kg more than 1963 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:
1963 Opel Rekord | 1948 Riley RM A | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Rekord | RM A |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |