1967 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1967 Buick Riviera and 1967 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 810 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1967 Buick Riviera | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Riviera | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
