1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1979 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 655 kg more than 1979 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. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1979 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |