1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 315 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GT | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |