1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTA | Rekord |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 108 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |