1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Opel Rekord

To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 310 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1966 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1966 Opel Rekord
Make Alfa Romeo Opel
Model Giulietta Rekord
Year Released 1958 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1895 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 76 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 69.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 60 L


 

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