1970 Nissan President vs. 1956 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Nissan President is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1956 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:
1970 Nissan President | 1956 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | President | Rekord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |