1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 1957 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1957 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
