1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulietta | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 855 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
