1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 768 kg more than 1971 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:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Riviera | Rekord |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |