1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 195 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 1900 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
