1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 270 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Rekord |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |