1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 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, 1952 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Opel | Tatra |
Model | Rekord | T600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |