1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Rekord | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Rekord | P4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |