1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 985 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:
1960 Cadillac DeVille | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | DeVille | Rekord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |