1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 33 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 15 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 1900 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
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 | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |