1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1985 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Opel Rekord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1985 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1985 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1985 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 2600 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |