1970 Opel Record vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Opel Record is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Record | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
