1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Buick Century

To start off, 1983 Buick Century is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Century (110 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord.

Because 1971 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord. 1983 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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