1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 185 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulietta | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
