1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1005 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |