1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1981 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 880 kg more than 1981 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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1981 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1981 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1981 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Fleetwood | Rekord |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |