1967 Opel Record vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 132 kg more than 1967 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Record | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
