1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 684 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
