1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 880 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |
