1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Ventura II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Ventura II would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Ventura II 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. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II has automatic transmission and 1983 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1983 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 1971 Pontiac Ventura II | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Rekord | Ventura II |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
