1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 720 kg more than 1968 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Cutlass | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
