1979 Buick Electra vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 800 kg more than 1968 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Electra | Rekord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |