1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1958 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 975 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1958 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4440 mm |