1944 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1957 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 6C | Rekord |
Year Released | 1944 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |