1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 820 kg more than 1984 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1984 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1984 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Rekord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |