1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord. 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 2600 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
