1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 217 kg more than 1959 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, 1968 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulietta | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
