1974 Opel Rekord vs. 1993 Buick Century

To start off, 1993 Buick Century is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Century (114 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord.

Because 1974 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 1974 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Buick Century (180 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord. 1993 Buick Century 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. 1993 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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