1964 Austin Princess vs. 1953 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1953 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1953 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1244 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1953 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Rekord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2490 mm |