1950 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 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:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | 40 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |
