1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1967 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord.
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, 1967 Opel Rekord (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Rekord | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Rekord | 1900 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |