1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1955 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:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | Lancia 037 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |