1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 280 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Rekord |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |