1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Rekord weights approximately 95 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1973 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |