1986 Opel Rekord vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 186 kg more than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1954 Vauxhall Cresta has manual transmission. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Opel Rekord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Rekord | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rekord | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
