1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 950 kg more than 1972 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Custom Cruiser | Rekord |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |