1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 857 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. 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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Record |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |
