1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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 Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Opel Record | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Record |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |