1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 552 kg more than 1978 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | LeSabre | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
