1954 Buick 70 vs. 1982 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1982 Opel Rekord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 883 kg more than 1982 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. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1982 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | 70 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
