1965 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 700 kg more than 1978 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:
1965 Oldsmobile Starfire | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Starfire | Rekord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6965 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |