1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Opel Rekord

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Rekord would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 619 kg more than 1953 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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1953 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1953 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1953 Opel Rekord
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Corvette Rekord
Year Released 1992 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 44 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 936 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2490 mm


 

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