1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1980 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 510 kg more than 1980 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. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1980 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Cutlass | Rekord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |