1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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 Opel Rekord (122 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Opel | Singer |
| Model | Rekord | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2320 mm |
