1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord.
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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |